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Patent GB-2066509-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary unit
IPC: E03D11/12
Filed: 1980-07-04
Abstract: Program control means for cleaning a sanitary vessel as described in 2009812 comprise detectors (D1 to D11) for producing signals representing a given situation of the sanitary unit during the cleaning operation, memory means (M1 to M2) for storing the signals during a period of the operating cycle, and relay means switched selectively in response to the memory means for actuating control means for sequentially effecting programmed operations of the cleaning apparatus.
Patent GB-2059344-A (GB)
Title: Continuous stationery
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1980-07-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to continuous stationery in which a plurality of working sheets 3 are connected to a continuous carrier sheet 1 at spaced intervals. The carrier sheet 1 has a coating material 5 over at least one area thereof to which each working sheet 3 is attached by means of adhesive 6. The adhesive adheres more strongly to each working sheet 3 than to the coating material 5 whereby clean separation of each working sheet 3 from the carrier sheet 1 is provided. Alternatively each working sheet can carry the coating material which is then attached to the carrier sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2061030-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for interconnection of a multi-channel communication network
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 1980-09-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus interconnecting a plurality of individual stations, such as telephone stations, to individual channels of a multi-channel communication network. Prior art apparatuses are either relatively complicated, having multiple panels at which manual switching may be necessary, or have required that connectors which are subjected to repeated mating cycles be made up in the field, thereby adversely affecting network reliability. The present invention provides a relatively simple termination module (11) having a plurality of connector members (Figure 8) each of which is identifiable with a given station and has a mating portion (34) and a terminal portion (37). The mating portion of the connector members mate with any one of a plurality of relocatable connectors (28) coupled to and identifiable with a given communication channel. The terminal portion of the connector members terminate the individual information transmission cables (14) routed to the various stations. The connector members are configured and mounted so that their mating and terminal portions are accessible from one side of the module to facilitate field termination of the transmission cables and mating of the relocatable connectors with their respective connector members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2073386-A (GB)
Title: Wall structure for gasifier
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 1981-03-27
Abstract: A wall structure for a gasification region of an entrained flow gasifier apparatus provides, at a specified gas temperature, velocity and residence time, a stabilized flowing slag layer as the primary insulation for the region. The wall structure is cooled and may have an inner surface such as metal 11 that will not react with the slag and that is provided with grooves 15 for receiving prior to use a suitable refractory material or cement. Alternatively, the inner surface may be flame sprayed to provide, for example, multiple layers grading from a cermet to ceramic. In use, slag adheres to the refractory material and builds up to cover and insulate the entire inner wall surface where desired. By choice of wall structure, one can select areas to be slagged and areas in which slagging is to be avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2072047-A (GB)
Title: Gas-permeable membrane method of making it and blood oxygenator based on the use thereof
IPC: A61M1/16
Filed: 1979-08-21
Abstract: The gas-permeable membrane consists of a reinforcing substrate (2) and a continuous layer (1) of a polymer based on silicone rubber. The substrate (2) is made of a solid material with open porosity. The layer (1) is 2 to 5 microns thick and fills in partially the pores (3). The method of making the gas-permeable membrane consists in preparing a 1-20% solution of the polymer based on silicone rubber in a solvent which is inert with respect to the material of the solid porous substrate and is capable of wetting it. The substrate is then heated up to a temperature which is by 0,5-20`C higher than the boiling temperature of the solvent and the solution of the polymer is sprayed onto the surface of the substrate at a ratio of 0,5-5 mg/cm<s2>s. The blood oxygenator comprises a plurality of rigid gas-permeable membranes (13) assembled one above the other in a casing (17). The membranes (13) are connected in pairs along their periphery and around central openings thus forming gas flow chambers (15) covered with a layer of polymer on their internal surfaces. Blood flow chambers (14) are formed in the gaps between projections (19) on the external surfaces of the gas flow chambers (15). A central blood flow inlet collector (16) is formed along the central openings of the membranes (13).
Patent GB-2077968-A (GB)
Title: Calculating apparatus for a coin counting machine
IPC: G07D3/16
Filed: 1981-05-14
Abstract: Calculating apparatus for coin counting machine calculates and displays the sum of money of the counted coins. The apparatus has a coin kind discriminating unit (15) operatively associated with a coin kind (size) setting dial (5) of a conventional coin counting machine and delivering an output signal to an arithmetic unit (18) which multiplies the counted number of coins by a factor of the unit value of the coin kind being counted, the factor being determined in response to the output signal fed from the coin kind discriminating unit (15), to put out a product signal. The product signal is fed to a display unit (19) on which the sum of money of the counted coins is displayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2099073-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug tester
IPC: H01T13/60
Filed: 1981-05-27
Abstract: The tester is fitted between the engine and a spark plug, and contains a small window through which the spark and combustion can be viewed whilst the engine is running. The tester can be used on engines with 14 or 18 mm. plugs by reversing the assembly of chamber to stem. Viewing is done via a mirror whose mounting clip can be rotated about the window axis to permit the user to be out of line with the window and tester. The tester achieves on-load testing of plugs and shows up intermittent faults, distribution and cylinder condition. Timing and mixture checks and ignition lead tests can be made. An optional, volume reducing bar is available to fit in the stem to maintain engine compression ratio. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102614-A (GB)
Title: A card having a disc record
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID JAMES
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1981-07-14
Abstract: A card (2) having a disc record (4), the card being playable on disc reproduction apparatus, and the disc record containing an audio and/or video recording. The card may have a flap 16 carrying printed material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2081553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to interface units for connection between PCM systems and time division circuit arrangements
IPC: H04J3/12
Filed: 1981-07-17
Abstract: The transmitting section CT of an interface unit UL receives data DE frames to be sent to a PCM line from a time-division circuit arrangement or terminal T, and replaces, in each frame, the channel O containing terminal-to-interface instructions with the configurations required by the PCM standards and known as word A and word B. The receiving section M1, DEC, EC, TR, ITD extracts the receiving clock CKL from the bit flow received from the line PCM, effects frame alignment and sends the data channels DT and their respective addresses IT timed by the terminal clock to the terminal T by way of elastic memories ME. Upon control by the terminal, the transmitting section forms a loop with the receiving section at the line interface level and the channel O of each frame is used by the interface unit as a service channel toward the terminal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2104464-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising two-wheeled vehicles
Inventor: SULLIVAN JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B62H1/12
Filed: 1981-07-28
Abstract: Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles are stabilised by an outrigger 11,11a having ground-engaging and retracted positions and vehicle- speed sensitive means operable to move said outrigger between a ground- engaging and a retracted position. The outrigger may be single or double sided and may have skids or wheels. Such arrangements can help riders to control heavy motorcycles at low speeds and support them while halted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2105084-A (GB)
Title: Display panels
Inventor: SCHWABE NIKOLAUS
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1981-09-03
Abstract: A wall panel system comprises hollow sleeves defined along opposite side edges of each panel. The sleeves are provided with a cut-out toothed configuration so that adjacent sides of adjacent wall panels mesh together. A removable pin is provided to connect the two toothed sleeves of the adjacent panels together when in mesh. The hinged connection so formed allows the panels to stand upright, when the panels are rectangular and are angled relative one to the other, at a final display position as desired by the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2083369-A (GB)
Title: Mixer
IPC: B01F5/10
Filed: 1981-03-04
Abstract: Mixer comprising a container (1) wherein the mixing is effected. To permit a mixing without modifying the basic ratios between the products, the bottom of the container (1) is connected to a higher area via two conduits (10, and 11), which open into the container (1) through openings arranged so that the directed flows interpenetrate. Two pumps (12 and 13) are provided to transfer the material taken at the bottom of the container through the conduits.
Patent GB-2091530-A (GB)
Title: A method for performing non- destructive tests on work-pieces of composite material
IPC: G03B42/02
Filed: 1982-01-07
Abstract: A method for performing non- destructive tests on workpieces of composite material such as synthetic resin reinforced with glass fibres provides for the interposition of a workpiece (7) under test between an X-ray source (4) and a plate (1) covered with a semi-conductor layer (3) of preliminarily polarised amorphous selenium and the formation on said plate (1) of a latent image obtained by charge migration within the semi-conductor layer (3) as a result of the residual energy of the radiation incident on the said plate (1) after having traversed the workpiece (7) under test, said latent image being made visible by sprinkling the plate (1) with powder. After traversing the workpiece the radiation strikes the plate (1) with an intensity related to the density and thickness of the workpiece. It interacts with the semi-conductor layer (3) to generate thereon an electrostatic image of the internal structure of the workpiece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2092150-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of 2,3-epoxypropyltrialkyl Ammonium Chlorides
IPC: C07D303/36
Filed: 1982-02-03
Abstract: The reaction mixtures resulting during the preparation of 2,3- epoxypropyltrialkylammonium chlorides by treating chlorohydroxy- propyltrialkylammonium chlorides with alkaline-acting substances contain impurities which are disadvantageous during the further use of the 2,3-epoxypropyltrialkyl- ammonium chlorides. According to the invention, these reaction mixtures are freed from such impurities in that they are separated from undissolved matter whilst they contain at least about 0.2 mols of 2,3-epoxypropyl- trialkylammonium chloride per mol of water.
Patent GB-2096399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to corrugated horns
IPC: H01Q13/02
Filed: 1982-03-15
Abstract: A corrugated feed horn for a reflector antenna has its corrugations formed by a series of grooves having a common depth D and in which there are at least two different groups of grooves 1,2, which are interspersed with each other. The shape of the grooves 1 of any one group is different from the shape of the grooves 2 of any other group, and are such that the horn is capable of operating under balanced hybrid conditions in at least two different frequency bands. When there are only two groups of grooves as shown the grooves of one group preferably alternate with the grooves of the other group. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2096235-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling the illumination range of headlamps
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1982-04-01
Abstract: A device for controlling the illumination range of a vehicle headlamp has a retaining device (15) which is secured to the vehicle and in which an adjusting member (2) for the illumination-range control is retained, a ball-and-socket connection (6, 8) joining the adjusting member to a pivotably mounted headlamp part (5). The ball and the socket have corresponding clearances (7, 9) which are distributed over the periphery and which coincide with one another in a first angular position to allow the ball to be slid into the socket with an axial movement, and which can then be located behind one another when there is relative rotation between the ball and socket about an angle corresponding approximately to the angular extent of the clearances, the ball and socket being thereby interengaged to move together in the direction of said axial movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119639-A (GB)
Title: Tilting mechanism for a chair
Inventor: BUCHACZ JUREK
IPC: A47C1/025
Filed: 1982-05-12
Abstract: Seat regulating mechanism for a chair, preferably a workman's chair, for adjusting the seat angle with the centre of gravity g of the user in the axis X-X of the chair supporting spindle independent of the angle of the seat plane in relation to said axis, the seat being displaceable along an arc having its centre in the users centre of gravity g, and determined by the formula         L=R.tan  alpha  wherein     L horizontal displacement of the seat, R= the radius from the centre of gravity of the user to the plane of displacement, alpha =angle of displacement in relation to the vertical axis through said centre of gravity and the displacement being controlled by a control plate 9 and manually operable worm gearing 10, 11, characterised in that the after surface of the control plate 9 forms an angle less than 90 DEG  with the horizontal plane in order to produce the arcuate displacement of the seat during the rotation of the control plate about the eccentric axis X-X. A control groove on the plate surface receives control balls 5 on the seat 1, and rods 15 on the chair support 8 engage in slots 16 in the seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2102435-A (GB)
Title: A plastics matter composition and lacunar structures produced therefrom for wrapping loads on pallets
Inventor: PAVY MICHEL
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1982-06-28
Abstract: Compositions for the production of nets or perforated films for wrapping of palletized loads comprise EVA in a proportion not exceeding about 10% by weight, the remainder consisting of a mixture of polypropylene and low-density polyethylene.
Patent GB-2123268-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for processing a fibrous product
Inventor: MARTIN TERENCE CHARLES
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1982-06-29
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for processing a fibrous product, such as tea, comprises a rotatable drum (3) having a plurality of teeth extending therefrom and an oscillatable plate (5) also having a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, the drum (3) and the plate (5) being movable in co-operative paths so that the teeth interact with one another to process the product when inserted between the drum (3) and the plate (5). The use of the drum (3) and plate (5) enable the area of contact between the co-operating surfaces to be increased so that a tea leaf paste is formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127357-A (GB)
Title: Trolleys
Inventor: KINNAIRD AMELIA
IPC: B62B3/10
Filed: 1982-09-22
Abstract: A shopper's trolley (10) comprises four upright members (12) with respective wheels (14) at their lower ends. The upper ends of two members (12) are formed into hooked handles (15) and near the upper end of each member (12) there is a hook catch (16) for attachment of a carrier bag. Upright members (12) are interconnected by articulated members (18) provided with hinges (19) and are capable of supporting substantial loading when in the open position. A flexible fabric covering (21) is provided on the frame (20) formed by articulated members (18) when in the open position and covering (20) acts as a support for removable carrier bags (30). When folded into the out-of-use position members (12) move towards each other to form a group around which a tie member may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2132323-A (GB)
Title: Drying lignite
Inventor: MOSS DR GERALD
IPC: F26B3/084
Filed: 1982-12-20
Abstract: Pieces and/or particles of lignite or other water-containing solid are passed (18) into a fluidized bed (13) supported on a distributor (12) and contained within a vessel (11). A bank of heat exchange tubes (15) extends across the vessel (11) within the volume occupied by the bed (13), and hot gas passing through the tubes (15) heats the pieces and/or particles in the bed (13) so that water is evaporated therefrom. The evaporated water is condensed in a condenser (23) by indirect heat exchange with cooling fluid (boiler feed water, organic liquid to power vapour turbine, etc) in the tubes (24) therein. Some of the condensate is circulated by a pump (27) to boiler (28) wherein it is boiled by hot gas passing through tubes (29) therein. The resulting steam is passed (30) to the bed (13) via the distributor (12) to fluidize solid in the bed. Solid of reduced water content is recovered (19, Figure 2). The solid is preferably peat or lignite, which after drying is passed to a gasifier. The combustible gas from the gasifier is the hot gas passed through the tubes 15 and 29, which after cooling has a smaller volume thereby saving piping and equipment costs therefor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125298-A (GB)
Title: Device for use in practising or playing golf
Inventor: THEUNISSEN EOS LEE
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 1983-08-11
Abstract: The device, which assists the user to keep his head still when swinging a golf club, consists of a frame 1 which can be worn by the user in the manner of spectacles and which is constructed of opaque material provided with two apertures, each positioned in front of a respective eye of the user. The size and spacing of these apertures is such that when standing in the normal position of address the user will see a single aperture which provides a field of view not much greater than that which includes the ball and the club head behind it. A plurality of apertures 10 may be formed in a slidable mask member 7 for adjustable positioning behind respective rectangular openings 6 in each half of the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127750-A (GB)
Title: Plates embossed with symbols
Inventor: THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: B44B5/00
Filed: 1983-09-08
Abstract: A plate such as a car registration plate is provided with symbols embossed thereon and having a colour contrast with the remainder of the plate by embossing a laminate (1) between plates (4, 4a) of a press, the laminate(s) having a dark lower layer (2) of tough material and a reflecting upper layer (3) of brittle material. The embossing action of the press causes the brittle upper layer (3) to shear at the boundaries of the symbols and the portions of the upper layer (3) overlying the symbols are subsequently peeled off to leave dark symbols on a reflective background. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151685-A (GB)
Title: Retaining slates or battens on roofs
Inventor: BAILEY JOHN STEWART
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1983-11-29
Abstract: Roofs are made, repaired or renovated by bonding retaining elements 6 to slates 2 or battens 4 so that elements 6 engage battens 4 or rafters 12 to prevent the slates or battens from slipping down the roof. Elements 6 are made from a non-flammable mineral material (e.g. expanded vermiculite) in a binder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134150-A (GB)
Title: A device for supporting cables, ropes and rods in openings
Inventor: KIRMA SAFA
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1983-12-29
Abstract: A device 4 for supporting cables, ropes or rods which are passed through an opening 2 in a flat structural member 1 consists of a support part 6 with an overlay 7 and two compensating parts 8 which are insertable or affixable into the support part 6. The compensating parts 8 are secured onto the edge 3 of the opening 2 by means of spring clips 17 and may be forced against the edge 3 by spring action, be screwed into the support part by means of a threaded plug or be provided with a smooth plug which is clamped fast in a slotted tube end of the support part by a clip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pneumatic tube carrier systems
Inventor: LEWIS DEREK LESTER
IPC: B65G51/34
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: This invention is concerned with a pneumatic tube carrier system having a pair of stations 1, 2 connected by a pneumatic tube line 3 connecting a local station with a remote station each station having an air supply 9 to supply air to one end of the connecting tube line means operative on insertion of a carrier into one of the stations whereon the air supply of the system is switched on to supply air to move the carrier from the local station to the remote station and pneumatic pressure means to detect changes in pressure at each station whereby its simultaneous insertion of a respective carrier in the two stations is detected and means for switching off one of the air supplies in response to the detection of two carriers in the system at the same time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2138527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to branched elastomeric hose
Inventor: PRESTON RICHARD SAMUEL
IPC: F16L47/28
Filed: 1984-04-16
Abstract: A branched elastomeric hose, such as used in a vehicle cooling system, comprises main and branch pipes 6, 7 secured together in fluid-tight manner by the combination of a substantially rigid connection device (1, Fig. 1) situated within said pipes and a band- like fillet 10 of moulded material external of the pipes around the region of their interconnection. The connection device comprises a tubular body which extends through the opening 9 in the wall of the main pipe and is secured within the branch pipe, and at one end of the tubular body an external flange which matches the curvature of the bore of the main pipe and contacts the main pipe around said opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140163-A (GB)
Title: Porosimeter and methods of assessing porosity
Inventor: STORR BERNARD
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 1984-05-17
Abstract: A porosimeter comprises a gas supply 22 a gas pressure regulator 20 for automatically regulating the gas supply in accordance with pre-selected rate or pressure increase a sample holder 32 having an inlet connected to the regulator 20, a gas flow sensor 29 disposed to measure the gas flow between the regulator 20 and the sample holder 32, and a gas pressure sensor 28 for measuring the pressure of the gas supplied to the sample holder 32. Both pressure and flow-rate readings are taken directly from the respective sensors to an automatic recorder 30, or may be fed to, for example, an integrating computer. Separate pressure gauges 26, 27 and flow meters 36, 37 for calibration purposes and a bubble point detector 33 may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142597-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter rotor blade
Inventor: PERRY FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B64C27/467
Filed: 1984-06-13
Abstract: An outboard region of a helicopter rotor blade of aerofoil cross section has a thickness to chord ratio not greater than twelve per cent and an inboard region has a thickness to chord ratio greater than twelve per cent. Preferably, the thickness to chord ratio of the inboard region is greater than eighteen per cent and may increase towards the root end to about twenty four percent. The inboard region may extend outwardly to a position not exceeding sixty percent of an operating radius of the rotor blade.